Crime Rate in Alum Rock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alum Rock

The total recorded crimes in Alum Rock, Birmingham, UK in February 2026 are around 189 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alum Rock crime rate of 1.50 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Alum Rock, encompassing approximately 126,159 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (87) incidents (-7.45% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (27) incidents (-37.21% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Alum Rock Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Ellesmere Road with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

How safe is Alum Rock?

To understand the safety of Alum Rock, we need to analyze Alum Rock crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Alum Rock demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 2360 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Alum Rock witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Alum Rock had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 2,214 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Alum Rock witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Alum Rock has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Alum Rock Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Alum Rock crimes were 2,360. The crime rate of Alum Rock in 2024 was 18.71 (year) or 1.56 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alum Rock were around 2,214 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.55 (year) or 1.46 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Alum Rock)CrimesRank (Alum Rock)CrimesRank (Alum Rock)
LadywoodNA NA24,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery QuarterNA NA7,485 27,784 2
NechellsNA NA5,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & HighgateNA NA6,566 36,053 4
Acocks GreenNA NA4,439 54,609 5
Stockland GreenNA NA4,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile CrossNA NA3,794 73,799 7
HarborneNA NA3,244 93,666 8
North EdgbastonNA NA3,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath EastNA NA3,091 103,342 10
Bromford & Hodge HillNA NA2,637 202,988 11
ErdingtonNA NA2,863 112,861 14
Perry BarrNA NA2,775 152,912 12
Bartley GreenNA NA2,842 122,832 15
Bournville & CotteridgeNA NA2,787 142,898 13
AstonNA NA2,794 132,611 19
MoseleyNA NA2,774 162,814 16
SheldonNA NA2,744 172,804 17
KingstandingNA NA2,549 212,701 18
Sutton TrinityNA NA2,673 182,456 23
Longbridge & West HeathNA NA2,639 192,522 21
Bordesley GreenNA NA2,545 222,529 20
Weoley & Selly OakNA NA2,383 252,488 22
HandsworthNA NA2,441 232,398 25
Brandwood & King's HeathNA NA2,389 242,419 24
Hall Green NorthNA NA1,918 352,286 26
SparkhillNA NA2,070 292,281 27
NewtownNA NA2,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & StechfordNA NA2,097 282,117 30
BillesleyNA NA1,928 342,155 29
Frankley Great ParkNA NA2,042 301,667 42
QuintonNA NA1,932 332,104 31
EdgbastonNA NA2,015 311,553 49
NorthfieldNA NA1,695 392,077 32
Bournbrook & Selly ParkNA NA1,963 321,570 47
Handsworth WoodNA NA1,722 372,037 33
King's Norton SouthNA NA1,706 381,933 35
Small HeathNA NA1,652 401,872 36
HolyheadNA NA1,791 361,764 39
OscottNA NA1,485 471,825 37
Tyseley & Hay MillsNA NA1,637 411,800 38
Pype HayesNA NA1,520 451,746 40
HeartlandsNA NA1,548 441,678 41
Sutton VeseyNA NA1,603 421,656 43
BirchfieldNA NA1,557 431,569 48
Ward EndNA NA1,406 501,637 44
LozellsNA NA1,518 461,600 45
South YardleyNA NA1,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath WestNA NA1,447 481,375 52
Highter's HeathNA NA1,405 511,392 50
Shard EndNA NA1,293 531,382 51
Sutton ReddicapNA NA1,296 521,370 53
Castle ValeNA NA1,215 561,334 54
Perry CommonNA NA1,290 541,275 57
Garretts GreenNA NA1,098 591,313 55
StirchleyNA NA1,266 551,158 60
King's Norton NorthNA NA1,194 581,281 56
Gravelly HillNA NA1,197 571,263 58
Sutton Walmley & MinworthNA NA1,041 611,247 59
Druids Heath & MonyhullNA NA1,052 601,141 61
Allens CrossNA NA869 641,111 62
Rubery & RednalNA NA933 621,083 63
Yardley EastNA NA921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde GreenNA NA742 65730 65
Sutton Four OaksNA NA623 66645 66
Hall Green SouthNA NA452 68519 67
Sutton RoughleyNA NA472 67516 68
Sutton Mere GreenNA NA426 69492 69

Alum Rock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 87 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (90 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (76 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 120 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (114 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (96 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 106 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20269
December 20255
November 20256
October 202516
September 202511
August 20256
July 202513
June 20259
May 202510
April 20257
March 202514
February 20258

A total of 224 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202627
January 202643
December 202519
November 202515
October 202519
September 202520
August 202514
July 20259
June 202512
May 202514
April 20258
March 202511
February 202513

A total of 1220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 93.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202687
January 202694
December 202596
November 202582
October 202579
September 202590
August 202576
July 2025120
June 2025114
May 202593
April 202587
March 202596
February 2025106

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20267
December 202511
November 20255
October 20258
September 20256
August 20259
July 20254
June 20255
May 20258
April 20258
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 180 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202616
December 202520
November 202516
October 202510
September 202510
August 202513
July 202517
June 202510
May 202517
April 202515
March 202514
February 20259

A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20268
December 202513
November 20259
October 20253
September 202510
August 202510
July 20259
June 20256
May 20254
April 20258
March 20257
February 20257

A total of 186 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202620
December 202521
November 20255
October 202514
September 20255
August 202513
July 202512
June 202517
May 202514
April 202513
March 202513
February 202519

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20254
November 20256
October 20255
September 20254
August 20252
July 20257
June 20253
May 20253
April 20259
March 20258
February 20253

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20256
September 20253
August 20252
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 81 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20267
December 20256
November 20255
October 20251
September 20252
August 20258
July 20259
June 20259
May 20259
April 20252
March 202510
February 20258

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20254
November 20257
October 20255
September 20258
August 20257
July 202517
June 202515
May 202519
April 202523
March 202513
February 202519

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20257
November 20255
October 20253
September 20254
August 20252
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 202611
December 20253
October 20251
September 202513
August 20255
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20259
February 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Alum Rock in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Alum Rock postcode area is presented below.

1. Ellesmere Road (Map)
Total12
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. College Gate (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime1
5. Jersey Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
6. Bowyer Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
7. Hazelbeach Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Exton Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
9. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Cradock Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

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